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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,224.95, 30,343.29 and 8,376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,224.95, 30,343.29 and 8,376.54 is: 12,567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,224.95 : 30,343.29 = 8,376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,224.95/30,343.29 = 8,376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,224.95x = 30,343.29 × 8,376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,224.95x = 254,171,782.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,171,782.42/20,224.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.24

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